Morning Coffee #45691
by h2

Comment:
I like the square crop to give maximum effect of detail inside the cup. As always your light work is excellent. I am guessing a softbox? I haven't learned how to light things well yet, so I could be way off. Thanks for leaving a comment on my entry even though you scored it low, I appreciate getting negative comments as well.
Joe

Benbrook Lake
by Yo_Spiff

Comment:
To help focus, aim your camera at something really bright and far away, like the moon or in this photo the lights on the horizon. Once focused put it it in manual focus and you don't touch it and you will pretty sharp images, Thats how I do all mine, especially if you shoot on the wide end at 18mm. HOpe that helps. :)

Wk_7_B&W_Cuyamaca State Park
by twmax

Comment:
this is a beauty! I love the subtle clouds reflections in the water. You live in a wonderful of a place!

Message edited by author 2008-02-28 16:46:49.

Wk_9_B&W_Eagle Peak
by twmax

Comment:
I love the big sky, with the clouds just creeping over and into the landscape.

Week 6
by chris48083

Comment:
Congrats on the new camera!
The photo came out nice, I would have like to see some more contrast maybe. Also whenever I see wood or clouds I want to dodge and burn all the grain . :)

Week 7
by chris48083

Comment:
I posted this on another photo on here but I think it applies here in regards to level horizons.
I was talking to my aunt one day who is a muralist in SF and she was asking me about what I look for in a shot and how I edit. And I told her some stuff and usually I try to have a straight even horizon. And she asked why, and I had no good answer, I think mostly its been drilled into me surfing here and on the web. She said that often horizons produced by artists that aren't level are meant to make the viewer feel that they are walking through the scene. Because when you are walking you are never really that straight up and down and the horizon would not be perfectly level. I
Sometimes I don't think horizons don't need to be straight.
I think this would also look good with some sepia toning.

Week 2
by chris48083

Comment:
If she was musician, I would see this as one of the photos on the inside of the cover, with liner notes written all over it. I like the deep blacks in the eyes.

Assessment
by Germaine

Comment:
A great little story, a documentary still from life on State Street. I love how clear his face and "assessment" is a great title.

Southeast
by Germaine

Comment:
You were my inspiration for my Sole Survivor shot that I got my last ribbon with. I like the way you see the bare bones landscapes and make everything soft to focus on what you want us to see.

Night Rider
by Germaine

Comment:
I could see a whole East Del Guerra St. photo essay, displayed at a local sandwich or Deli in town. Ooh maybe Woodstock's Pizza! Either way the photo is very cool, more excellent panning.